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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,795.08, 292,129.70 and 179,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,795.08, 292,129.70 and 179,743.24 is: 247,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,795.08 : 292,129.70 = 179,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,795.08/292,129.70 = 179,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,795.08x = 292,129.70 × 179,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,795.08x = 52,508,338,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,338,778.23/211,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,920.48

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